tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2015-02-03T20:00:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=287143Jason Faulknerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jason+FaulknerRe-enter the world of survival horror with the PlayStation Store Resident Evil sale2015-02-03T20:00:00Z2015-02-03T20:00:00Z<p><em>Resident Evil </em>is making a hell of a comeback with the recent release of <em>Resident Evil HD Remaster </em>and is poised to go even further with the upcoming first episode of <em>Revelations 2</em>. If you just can't get enough zombie and zombie-analog related mayhem and wanna celebrate, then the <a href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/resident-evil-sale/cid=STORE-MSF77008-RESIDENTEVLGSALE" target="_blank">PlayStation Store <em>Resident Evil </em>sale</a>, which lasts till February 10,&nbsp;may satiate your craving.</p>
<p><strong>75% off:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Resident Evil: Revelations</em> ($9.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City</em> ($9.99)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>70% off:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD</em> ($5.99)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>66% off:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Resident Evil 4 HD</em> ($6.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition</em> ($9.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil 6</em> ($6.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil 6 Ultimate Edition</em> ($13.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil</em> HD bundle ($9.99, <em>Resident Evil 4 HD</em> + <em>Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD</em>)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil</em> Franchise Pack ($19.99, <em>Resident Evil 4 HD</em> + <em>Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition</em> + <em>Resident Evil 6</em>)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>50% off:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Resident Evil 2</em> ($2.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil 3: Nemesis</em> ($2.99)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles HD</em> ($7.49)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles HD</em> ($7.49)</li>
<li><em>Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles HD Collection</em> ($13.49)</li>
</ul>
<p>Whether you're a new fan, or just returning to the series, this sale has some awesome deals. I highly recommend <em>Resident Evil 2, Nemesis</em>,<em> Code: Veronica X HD</em>, and <em>Resident Evil 4 HD </em>as the must-haves of the series, and the rest aren't too bad either.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.capcom-unity.com/brelston/blog/2015/02/03/up-to-75-off-select-playstation-resident-evil-titles-til-feb-10" target="_blank">Up to 75% off select PlayStation Resident Evil titles til Feb 10</a>&nbsp;[Capcom-Unity]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/287143-barry412-610.jpg" alt="Re-enter the world of survival horror with the PlayStation Store Resident Evil sale screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=281034Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorSony cutting access to PS Store for many PSP users2014-09-10T21:45:00Z2014-09-10T21:45:00Z<p>PlayStation Portable users in several regions will soon lose access to the PlayStation Store, <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/10/sony-to-cut-playstation-store-access-for-playstation-portable-in-several-regions?abthid=5410b551fa794fab0c000029" target="_blank">IGN</a> reports. Starting September 15, the device's shop will no longer function in Europe, Oceania, Asia, and parts of Africa.</p>
<p>Digital content will still be available for purchase via the Sony Entertainment Network online store, and can always be downloaded via the system's download list.</p>
<p>North American PSP users will still have access to the storefront, but the writing is on the wall. Sony is reallocating its resources elsewhere as it slowly puts a legacy platform out to pasture.</p>
<p>Still, the venerable machine has a couple titles left in the pipeline. XSEED has announced plans to localize Nihon Falcom role-players&nbsp;<em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/brandish-the-dark-revenant-gets-its-very-own-trailer-276679.phtml">Brandish: The Dark Revenant</a></em> and <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky-sequel-coming-in-2014-261383.phtml">The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter</a></em>&nbsp;for release on PSP later this year.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/10/sony-to-cut-playstation-store-access-for-playstation-portable-in-several-regions?abthid=5410b551fa794fab0c000029">Sony to cut PlayStation Store access for PlayStation Portable in several regions</a> [IGN]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/281034-3rdbirthday.jpg" alt="Sony cutting access to PS Store for many PSP users screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=274198Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentPlenty of great games for $5 during the PlayStation Store Flash Sale2014-05-02T18:00:00Z2014-05-02T18:00:00Z<p>Looking for a new game to play well into the weekend while I hit up Chicago for the Queens of the Stone Age show? You are? Boy, do I have a sale for you! Hit up the PlayStation Store this weekend early for some sweet deals, including <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-bioshock-38912.phtml">BioShock</a></em>, <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-red-dead-redemption-174441.phtml">Red Dead Redemption</a></em>,<em> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-duke-nukem-forever-203658.phtml">Duke Nukem Forever</a></em>,<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-grand-theft-auto-iv-86387.phtml"></a><em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-grand-theft-auto-iv-86387.phtml"> GTA IV</a></em>, and <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-l-a-noire-201203.phtml">L.A. Noire</a></em> for just $5 apiece. You could buy a cheap McDonald's lunch, or you could start a new game. Priorities, people, and I think we all know where ours lie.&nbsp;</p>
<p>PlayStation Plus is not required to take advantage of this deal, and there's something for everyone if you look hard enough. <em><a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mark_of_Kri">The Mark of Kri</a></em> is a good buy if you haven't picked it up, and <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-spec-ops-the-line-230003.phtml">Spec Ops: The Line</a></em> is an interesting romp with a pleasing twist. Either way, it's $5! Rack 'em up, homie!</p>
<p>Check out the full selection via the webstore <a target="_blank" href="https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/flash-sale/cid=STORE-MSF77008-9_FLASHSALE2014?smcid=ps:nav-playstation-store">here</a> and let us know what you snap up.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=812146">NA PS Store $5 Flash Sale (RDR, Max Payne 3, GTA 4, Guacamelee!, MK, Spec Ops, more)</a> [NeoGAF]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/274198-lanoire.jpg" alt="Plenty of great games for $5 during the PlayStation Store Flash Sale screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=273028Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanBorderlands 2 PS Vita bundle available May 62014-04-08T16:15:00Z2014-04-08T16:15:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/cF78MzIOk-o?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Sony has announced a release date for the <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-ps-vita-coming-this-spring-to-north-america-270334.phtml"><em>Borderlands 2</em> PlayStation Vita bundle</a> today via <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/08/borderlands-2-ps-vita-bundle-coming-may-6th/#sf2506659">PlayStation Blog</a>. The bundle, which marks the first release of the handheld's slimmer hardware redesign in North America, will be available at retailers on May 6. Along with the Vita console, the bundle contains a copy of <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-borderlands-2-235087.phtml">Borderlands 2</a></em>&nbsp;and an 8 GB PS Vita memory card, at a retail price of $199.99.</p>
<p>If you already have a Vita and just want the game, you'll have to wait a bit longer. <em>Borderlands 2</em>&nbsp;for PS Vita&nbsp;will be available in stores and online May 13.</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/273028-0hd.jpg" alt="Borderlands 2 PS Vita bundle available May 6 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=271977Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizRental options temporarily appear on PlayStation Store2014-03-14T22:00:00Z2014-03-14T22:00:00Z<p>We have a better idea at how PlayStation Now will exactly work thanks to an error that appeared on the PlayStation Store. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.psnstores.com/2014/03/rental-options-appear-on-the-playstation-store-they-dont-work-however/">PSNStores</a> noticed they were able to rent <em>Catherine</em>, with a 1 day, 7 day, and 30 day options available. When they checked their transaction history, PSNStores noted the entry was listed as "Catherine PSNow."</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-s-streaming-game-service-is-playstation-now-268581.phtml">PlayStation Now will be rolling</a> out this summer, and the service will let you stream PS1, PS2, and PS3 games over the internet to PS3, PS4, PS Vita, tablets, smartphones, and televisions direct.</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/271977-header.jpg" alt="Rental options temporarily appear on PlayStation Store screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=267227Harry Monogenishttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Harry+MonogenisPick up a free Santa costume in LittleBigPlanet2013-12-10T11:30:00Z2013-12-10T11:30:00Z<p>Media Molecule have released a new Santa costume for Sackboy in&nbsp;<em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-littlebigplanet-2-191208.phtml" target="_blank">LittleBigPlanet</a></em>. It's free, which is nice. So yeah, go get it. Once you've done that, be sure to check out <a target="_blank" href="http://lbp.me/t/jebk">this list</a> of Christmas-themed maps available for download.</p>
<p>Any <em>LBP</em>&nbsp;players out there had a go with the maps yet? Any recommendations?</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/12/09/littlebigplanet-update-santa-is-coming-to-lbp/" target="_blank">LittleBigPlanet update: Santa is coming to LBP!</a> [PlayStation Blog]</p> <p>
<img src="http://www.destructoid.com//ul/267227-Head.jpg" alt="Pick up a free Santa costume in LittleBigPlanet screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=266371Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherEA's PS4 games are £8 more on the UK PlayStation Store2013-11-25T09:30:00Z2013-11-25T09:30:00Z<p>It looks like folks over in the UK could be paying more than the normal price for EA's PlayStation 4 games. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-25-ea-ps4-games-cost-an-eye-watering-63-from-playstation-store">Eurogamer</a> posted a list of the prices for EA's PlayStation 4 games, and they were &pound;8 then the prices for the same titles on the Xbox One. For example, <em>Need for Speed: Rivals</em> is &pound;62.99, <em>FIFA 14 </em>is &pound;62.99, and <em>Assassin's Creed IV</em> is &pound;57.99.</p>
<p>So for all of our American readers, that puts EA's next-gen titles around $102, which is completely insane. Eurogamer also pointed out that other companies are charging more for the PlayStation 4 versions, like Ubisoft. These prices are being set by the publishers, and not Sony, so if you are upset about this direct your hate towards them. I can't imagine spending that kind of money on a game.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-25-ea-ps4-games-cost-an-eye-watering-63-from-playstation-store">EA PS4 games cost an eye-watering &pound;63 from PlayStation Store </a>[Eurogamer]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/266371-barondune.jpg" alt="EA's PS4 games are £8 more on the UK PlayStation Store screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=265466Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthA list of PS4 UI tips and tricks2013-11-15T02:13:00Z2013-11-15T02:13:00Z<p class="p1">At a pre-launch PS4 event in New York, Sony showed off some of the neat little things the PS4 can do in a few morning presentations. We&rsquo;ve only grazed the surface with what little they&rsquo;ve shown us, so we&rsquo;ll lay out what we&rsquo;ve learned, and then continue to update this list in the coming days as we come across more neat tricks, tips, and features.</p>
<p class="p1">We'll do a deeper dive in a couple of days with retail PS4 units. Stay tuned.</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/265466-ps42.jpg" alt="A list of PS4 UI tips and tricks screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/a-list-of-ps4-ui-tips-and-tricks-265466.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=264717Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanSony adds PayPal support to PlayStation 32013-11-01T18:00:00Z2013-11-01T18:00:00Z<p>Sony has announced today that PayPal may be used to make purchases through the PlayStation 3, and consumers may now commence transferring funds to their Sony Entertainment Network wallets through the console to their heart's content. PayPal has been slowly rolling out as an option for SEN, first arriving on the service's web-based store in January.</p>
<p>With the proliferation of credit, debit and gift card options now so wide, the appeal of PayPal as a payment system seems far less desirable than it might have been a few years ago. Still, this will certainly be good news for some who enjoy the convenience of choice.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/01/paypal-support-added-to-ps3-playstation-store/">PayPal Support Added to PS3 PlayStation Store</a>&nbsp;[PlayStation Blog via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.polygon.com/2013/11/1/5055346/playstation-store-psn-paypal">Polygon</a>]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/264717-hd c3.jpg" alt="Sony adds PayPal support to PlayStation 3 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=258200Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizJet Set Radio now free to PlayStation Plus members2013-07-16T22:00:00Z2013-07-16T22:00:00Z<p>Oh yes, it's finally here. <em>Jet Set Radio</em> is now available for free to all of you PlayStation Plus subscribers. The beloved Dreamcast classic is $9.99 otherwise, and you can <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-jet-set-radio-234681.phtml">read our review</a> to see if the re-release still holds up to this day.</p>
<p>So what else is up with the PlayStation Store? Well <em>Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition</em>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-dynasty-warriors-8-258103.phtml"><em>Dynasty Warriors 8</em></a>, <em>Shaun White Skateboarding</em>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-time-and-eternity-255736.phtml"><em>Time and Eternity</em></a>, and <em>Turbo: Super Stunt Squad</em> are available to download in full. PlayStation Network wise, there's <em>Alien Spidy, Mamorokun Curse!, R.I.P.D.</em>, and <em>Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign</em> out this week.</p>
<p>PlayStation Vita owners can nab <em>Doodle God,</em> and<em> Kung Fu Rabbit,</em> and<em> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-vs-snk-2-hits-playstation-network-next-week-257959.phtml">Capcom Vs. SNK 2</a></em> is now available as well in the PlayStation 2 Classics category.</p>
<p>Lots to choose from! What are you going to get?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/07/15/playstation-plus-update-jet-set-radio-free-for-members/">PlayStation Plus Update: Jet Set Radio Free for Members</a> [PlayStation Blog]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/258200-header.jpg" alt="Jet Set Radio now free to PlayStation Plus members screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=257108Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingSony overcharges for Deadpool on PSN, refunding $102013-06-27T10:00:00Z2013-06-27T10:00:00Z<p><em>Deadpool</em> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/deadpool-game-out-this-june-at-a-cheap-price-point-251935.phtml">costs $49.99 at retail</a>, but Sony, presumably used to the idea that all console games must cost $59.99 at all times, defaulted to charging the familiar sixty buckos for digital version. Luckily, those who downloaded the game for $59.99 on PSN are getting some of it back.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sony will be refunded $10 to those it overcharged, though of course the money will come in the form of PlayStation Store credit. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/350014231686545409" target="_blank">its Twitter feed</a>, users can expect an XMB message with details later in the week.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We'll have a <em>Deadpool</em> review coming soon. It's late because everybody else got theirs before us, because we cannot be trusted with things. It's not bad, though! Not the best game ever, but it's alright.</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/257108-aaheader.jpg" alt="Sony overcharges for Deadpool on PSN, refunding $10 screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=256587Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingSony details PS4's promising interface2013-06-19T09:00:00Z2013-06-19T09:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="376" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7s32Q7MxvH0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Sony's launched a new video promoting the PlayStation 4's interface, specifically showing off the ability to pause one's game to check out shared videos and the PlayStation Store. You can hold your game, go start a download, and resume play. Neat.</p>
<p>The other interesting bit of information is the ability to download games in parts, rather than all at once. The handsome gamer in the video, who I've decided to name Chase Glistener, is given a choice to download the single-player and multiplayer aspects of <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/killzone-shadow-fall-looks-like-a-strong-launch-title-256096.phtml">Killzone: Shadow Fall</a></em> separately, so he can more swiftly jump into a game with his online friend, Romulus Salamander.</p>
<p>There also seems to be some sort of love story between Chase and a woman I'm calling Malfeasance Brickfist. The implication seems to be that playing <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-something-nice-about-ps4-s-knack-256110.phtml">Knack</a></em> on PS4 will make all of the girls want to do a kissing on your face. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Of course, the cynic in me suggests nothing in the video will be as sleek and quick as it'll be in real life, but after dealing with the PS3's slow-ass, convoluted interface, it's definitely looking to be a step in the right direction.&nbsp;</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/256587-aaheader.jpg" alt="Sony details PS4's promising interface screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=254728Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanThe Last of Us will have single-player download content2013-05-29T02:00:00Z2013-05-29T02:00:00Z<p>Sony has just opened up pre-orders for the Digital Edition of <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/i-want-to-marathon-the-last-of-us-but-i-m-scared-254055.phtml">The Last of Us</a></em>, due out on June 14, and for the game's Season Pass, providing some nuggets of information about what the post-release content for the game will look like in the process. Three downloadable content packs have been announced, two of which will contribute to the multiplayer portion while the other will expand the single-player story.</p>
<p>They're also offering some inducements to get people on board with buying digitally on day one with in-game bonuses that will boost the speed of crafting, healing and reloading and expand rifle clip capacity, along with a 90-minute "making-of" documentary. And, to address the most impatient among us, the Digital Edition will not only be available to download at midnight on launch day, but will feature an installer which allows the game to be played prior to completing its transfer, "once the game data is a little over halfway downloaded." It's like the bright future of the PS4 is already here (feel free to take that statement with as much or as little contempt as you like).</p>
<p>The Digital Edition of <em>The Last of Us</em>&nbsp;can be pre-ordered in the US now from the PlayStation Store for $59.99, while the Season Pass is priced at $19.99. Pre-orders are expected to open in other regions soon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.naughtydog.com/site/post/the_last_of_us_pre_order_the_digital_edition_and_the_dlc_season_pass">The Last of Us &ndash; Pre Order the Digital Edition and the DLC Season Pass</a> [Naughty Dog]</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/254728-hd last of us.jpg" alt="The Last of Us will have single-player download content screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=251761Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizAll Grand Theft Auto titles discounted on PSN2013-04-16T05:00:00Z2013-04-16T05:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="376" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RB3gQYOxNjI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>There's a big sale on every <em>Grand Theft Auto</em> title available through the PlayStation Network today to get people pumped for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/grand-theft-auto-v-art-goes-for-a-ride-251743.phtml"><em>Grand Theft Auto V</em></a>. Every title with the exception of the first three games from the PlayStation One era is discounted here, with even more savings to those with PlayStation Plus membership.</p>
<p>Here's the full list, followed by regular discount and PS Plus discount:</p>
<ul>
<li>Grand Theft Auto 3 -- $6.99/$4.89</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories -- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City -- $6.99/$4.89</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories -- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas -- $10.49/$7.34</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars -- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto IV Digital-- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto IV &ndash; Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned -- $6.99/$4.89</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto IV &ndash; Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony -- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City-- $13.99/$9.79</li>
<li>GRAND THEFT AUTO IV: THE ULTIMATE EDITION -- $20.99/$14.69<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: #eaf2fb; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><br /></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The sale should go live once the PlayStation Store is updated later today. Planning on getting any of these games?</p>
<p>Video related, sort of.</p> <p>
<img src="http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/251761-hgead.jpg" alt="All Grand Theft Auto titles discounted on PSN screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=245996Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingSkyrim 'Hearthfire' DLC finally available for PS32013-02-19T16:15:00Z2013-02-19T16:15:00Z<p>2011's smash hit <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-215507.phtml">The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</a></em> has finally made its first downloadable content available for PS3 users ... in 2013. Yes, today is the day you PlayStation Store shoppers can get your hands on Hearthfire!&nbsp;</p>
<p>..... yaaaaay.</p>
<p>Hearthfire was at the center of <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/ps3-user-mad-about-skyrim-s-dlc-snub-just-stop-crying--234406.phtml" target="_blank">some angry PS3 user backlash</a> when it hit Xbox Live in 2012, but now it's here, <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/first-skyrim-dlc-out-now-on-ps3-but-does-anybody-care--244811.phtml" target="_blank">joining Dragonborn</a> on the PlayStation Network. For those who might still be interested, Hearthfire allows you to craft your dream house and raise a family. For this week only, it'll be 50% cheaper than usual at $2.49.</p>
<p>Dawnguard is hot on this item's heels, slated for a February 26 launch.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=243522Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingDead Space 3 microtransaction/DLC prices revealed 2013-01-29T18:47:00Z2013-01-29T18:47:00Z<p>In today's PlayStation Store update, Sony revealed the details on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/dead-space-3-crafting-system-includes-microtransactions-242874.phtml"><em>Dead Space 3</em>'s controversial microtransactions</a>&nbsp;and downloadable content, spilling the beans on what you'll be able to buy and how much it'll set you back. Let's see if it's everything those <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/dead-space-3-has-microtransactions-because-mobile-gamers-243152.phtml">mobile gamers expect</a>!</p>
<p>A basic resource pack will set you back a buck, with more significant upgrades and item packs costing five dollars each. The microtransactions will help you get non-paid gear too, as you can buy more scavenger bots (and purchase "personalities" for them) in order to reap in-game rewards. Available is an "accelerator" for the bots -- presumably a way to get your resources faster than the game ordinarily allows.</p>
<p>The list also confirms something we all expected -- an online pass, charging secondhand buyers $9.99 for the&nbsp;privilege&nbsp;of accessing the online co-op mode.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Check out the full microtransaction details below.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/dead-space-3-microtransaction-dlc-prices-revealed-243522.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=237129Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingPlayStation Store revamp delayed in America, UK, Canada2012-10-20T08:30:00Z2012-10-20T08:30:00Z<p>Following <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-playstation-store-goes-live-immediately-breaks-236942.phtml">launch day issues</a> in certain European territories, Sony has <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/19/update-on-the-new-playstation-store/">decided to postpone</a> the roll-out of its <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-unveils-new-playstation-store-for-october-23-236487.phtml">new-look PlayStation Store</a>, claiming the marketplace must be "exceptional" before gamers get to use it. That must game PSN users in Turkey, where it's already out, feel <em>real</em> special.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US, UK, Canada, Mexico and Brazil are all waiting for the update, while the aforementioned Turkey, as well as other Euro regions, have the less-than-exceptional version already. It's believed Sony will be using these regions to test the service, and make improvements as issues occur.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So the good news is that the PAL region got something first. The bad news is that it's because the PAL region's a guinea pig. Oh well, swings n' roundabouts.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=237077Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingSony justifies different PSN content in different regions2012-10-19T12:00:00Z2012-10-19T12:00:00Z<p>Sony worldwide studios boss&nbsp;<span>Shuhei Yoshida has taken to the Internet to defend Sony's practice of offering different PSN content in different countries, explaining the often wild disparity between America, Japan, and Europe.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span><span>"There are both positives and negatives in the current regional approach, and I admit I have 3 PSN IDs for Japan, US and Europe," confessed the executive. "<span>Managing multiple small countries with multiple languages is much more inefficient than managing a large single country. You should be careful what you wish for. If you want all regions managed by one perspective, one view of the largest country, then you are not in for a good ride.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span><span>"Having strong regional representation with regional operation is a great thing to be able to cater to the needs of the market."</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>The trouble is, some markets really <em>don't</em> feel catered to. There's a reason why people complain about this -- when Europe can't get <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/retro-city-rampage-is-out-october-9-on-ps3-vita-and-pc-236139.phtml" target="_blank">Retro City Rampage</a></em>, <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-counter-strike-global-offensive-233724.phtml" target="_blank">Counter-Strike: Global Ops</a></em>, and <em><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-the-walking-dead-around-every-corner-236853.phtml" target="_blank">The Walking Dead</a></em> on time, that's a need not being met. When PSOne Classics goes live for PS Vita and is a <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/psone-classics-on-vita-listed-it-s-already-gone-stupid--233887.phtml" target="_blank">confused mess of regional differences</a>, that's a need not being met. Yoshida says change won't work well but ... it's not really working out so well <em>now</em>, is it?</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>[via <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-19-dont-like-the-way-sony-runs-the-playstation-store-you-should-be-careful-what-you-wish-for-says-yoshida" target="_blank">Eurogamer</a>]</span></span></span></p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=236942Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingNew PlayStation Store goes live, immediately breaks2012-10-17T12:45:00Z2012-10-17T12:45:00Z<p>Sony's <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-unveils-new-playstation-store-for-october-23-236487.phtml" target="_blank">exciting new-look PlayStation Store</a> has gone live in Europe today ... before breaking almost instantly. Although some users are successfully navigating the refurbished store, others are experiencing slow loading, and an inability to add funds to their wallet.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The speed will improve greatly over the next 24 hours or so as launch day creases are ironed out," announced Sony <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayStationEU" target="_blank">on its Twitter</a>.&nbsp;<span>"For anyone having trouble adding funds to your wallet on the new Store - apologies, this issue will be fixed in the next couple of hours."</span></p>
<p><span><span>Other reported issues are Plus members not being recognized as such, and downloads simply not working. Hardly a fantastic start, but hopefully the teething troubles will be fixed before too long.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>In the meantime, I guess you just better sit there and wait.</span></span></p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=231989Brett Zeidlerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+ZeidlerPS Store Update: Foosball 2012, Puddle, Wizorb, more2012-07-26T02:00:00Z2012-07-26T02:00:00Z<p><span><!-- jEmbed JS API-->
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<p>Another week, another PlayStation Store update that doesn't add <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/zen-pinball-2-headed-to-ps3-and-vita-as-a-free-upgrade-225605.phtml">Zen Pinball 2</a></em>. Sony, I <em>want </em>to pick up my Vita again. The last game that came out for it was <em>LEGO Batman 2</em>, which was over a month ago! But what's this? You say you have not one, but two downloadable&nbsp;Vita titles? Go on...</p>
<p>This week we have a really interesting looking title called <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puddle-hits-the-playstation-vita-next-week-231636.phtml">Puddle</a></em>, in which you utilizes physics to control a puddle through levels. It looks way more interesting than I make it sound, I promise. Next up is <em>Foosball 2012</em>. Now here's a diamond in the rough, folks. I included the trailer for it above because, well, just listen to that music! I am seriously going to buy it for that song in the trailer alone. I'm sure the game is fun and everything (plus the cross-play with PS3 feature is always welcome), but that music, man. Both <em>Puddle </em>and <em>Foosball </em>are $7.99.</p>
<p>Out on PS Minis is <em>Gang Wars</em>, <em>I Kill Zombies Minis</em>, <em>Time Soldiers</em>, and <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-wizorb-213993.phtml">Wizorb</a>. </em>They're all $2.99, with <i>Wizorb </i>being the odd one out at $3.99.&nbsp;Of course, there's a million other things that Sony throws in their store updates, and to see those just head over to <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/07/24/playstation-store-update-249/" target="_blank">the PlayStation Blog</a>.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/ps-store-update-foosball-2012-puddle-wizorb-more-231989.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=226388Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthSkype app coming to PlayStation Vita today2012-04-24T11:00:00Z2012-04-24T11:00:00Z<p>Later today you'll be able to download the Skype Video and Voice app for PlayStation Vita from the PS Store. This will be the very first time Skype has launched video calling on a mobile gaming device. Calls work over both WiFi and 3G, and both the front and rear Vita cameras can be used for video.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A background mode for the app lets you pause a game, take a Skype call, and then get back to the action. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-ps-vita">An image on Skype's page</a> for the app shows a pop-up message showing during a game session. Landlines can be called with Skype credit, and as always, Skype-to-Skype calls are free.</p>
<p>The Skype Vita app will be free to download when it becomes available on the PlayStation Store later today.</p>
<p>Anyone up for some sexy chat? Corgi chat?</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=224760Maurice Tanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Maurice+TanTactics Ogre is half price on the EU PlayStation Store2012-03-30T10:00:00Z2012-03-30T10:00:00Z<p>One of the reasons why I picked up a PlayStation Vita, other than submitting to gadget lust, was the prospect of catching up on those games I had missed out on by never owning a PSP. Some great titles, like <em>Patapon 2</em>, <em>Half Minute Hero</em>, and <em>Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions</em>, were decently priced at the time of the Vita launch. Sadly, <em>Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together</em> was still pretty expensive at 19.99 euro.</p>
<p>Good thing it's finally on sale! Until April 4, <em>Tactics Ogre</em> is 9.99 euro or 7.99 GBP, depending on which of the European PlayStation Stores you use. I gave it a spin and it looks great on Vita, with only some slightly low-resolution jaggy fonts for names to potentially distract you, while regular text and graphics look perfectly serviceable. In case you were wondering, it's 1122 MB in size.</p>
<p>[Thanks, Gemsi!]</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=222817Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPSN Gamers' Choice Awards noms: Vote and get discounts2012-02-27T17:00:00Z2012-02-27T17:00:00Z<p>The PlayStation Network's second-annual Gamer's Choice Awards nominations were revealed today. Tomorrow PSN users will have a week to cast their vote for their favorite downloadable PSN games from the 10 categories. Voters will receive a free XMB theme. A better bonus comes later with a 30 percent discount (50 percent for PS Plus members) on the winning titles after the March 6 awards announcement.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Check out the full list of nominees and get ready to cast your votes on the PlayStation Store starting tomorrow.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/psn-gamers-choice-awards-noms-vote-and-get-discounts-222817.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=222564Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthFacebook app available for PlayStation Vita now2012-02-23T10:00:00Z2012-02-23T10:00:00Z<p>The PlayStation Store has added a Facebook app for your shiny new PlayStation Vita this morning. This is a small (12mb), free download that you should get so you can see my all-caps bragging over my<em> Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational</em> high scores. If you want in on that nonsense, add me as a friend: Dale North.</p>
<p>Facebook for Vita is pretty nice, though you'll be dealing with some really small text. Friends management, updates, contacts and photos all work much better than any iOS version. It lacks a bit in speed, but I'll take a slightly slower app that looks nice and works well. Nice job!</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=220066Harry Monogenishttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Harry+MonogenisTrine 2 has been delayed for PS3 users in PAL territories2012-01-20T22:00:00Z2012-01-20T22:00:00Z<p>While all those in North America have been enjoying&nbsp;<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-trine-2-217848.phtml" target="_blank"><em>Trine 2</em></a>&nbsp;on the PlayStation 3, others in Europe have been waiting for Frozenbyte's platform-puzzle title to hit their respective PlayStation Store. If you fit that description, I've got some bad news for you; Atlus is having to delay <em>Trine 2,&nbsp;</em><span>"a short while longer."</span></p>
<p>While neither Atlus or Frozenbyte went into <em>why</em>&nbsp;exactly this has been happening -- the game should have launched alongside its North American counterpart back in late December -- they did offer this rather reassuring apology:</p>
<p><span>"We sincerely apologize for the frustration this ongoing delay has caused our European fans, as it is a frustration we (ATLUS and Frozenbyte) also share. &nbsp;We assure the community that everything within our influence is being done to release&nbsp;</span><em>Trine 2</em><span>&nbsp;for PAL PS3 system users as soon as possible, and we humbly ask for our fans' continued patience and understanding."</span></p>
<p><span></span>After reading that, I feel like giving Atlus a hug; they sound so sincere.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=206834Bob Muirhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Bob+MuirIrem removing pretty much all of its content from PSN2011-07-23T00:00:00Z2011-07-23T00:00:00Z<p>If you absolutely need an <em>R-Type</em> game on your PSP Go, your window of opportunity is rapidly closing. Irem is removing almost all of its content from the PlayStation Network, meaning eight PSP games and four PS1 games will no longer be purchasable come August 11. Similarly, all demos, downloadable content, videos, and themes related to these games will be gone forever.</p>
<p>And those PlayStation Home Lounges? Nine of them related to these games will close on September 1, with sales ceasing in every store but the <em>Doki Doki Suikoden</em> lounge on August 1. That leaves just the <em>Doki Doki Suikoden</em> and <em>Pachipara</em> lounges, the latter likely due to the 3DS game they're working on for that series.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/irem-removing-pretty-much-all-of-its-content-from-psn-206834.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=205305Bob Muirhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Bob+MuirPlayStation Store is finally back up in Japan2011-07-05T05:00:00Z2011-07-05T05:00:00Z<p>Those of us living in America, Europe, and pretty much anywhere else in the world have been enjoying the return of the PlayStation Store for the past month, hopefully <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-extends-psn-welcome-back-offer-for-a-day-205215.phtml">remembering</a> to snag a few free games in the process. But in Japan, the <em>birthplace</em> of the PS3, the PSN revival hasn't gone beyond offering online gaming due to the government's concern about Sony's weak security.</p>
<p>Thankfully, the PlayStation Store is <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/playstation-store-qriocity-returning-to-japan-this-week-comple/" target="_blank">finally back</a> on in Ol' Nippon. Assuming there are no fresh hacks before July 6, Japanese gamers can start catching up on all the digital releases and DLC they've been missing. Qriocity is also going back up on that day, but a quick imaginary survey confirms that no one cares.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-store-is-finally-back-up-in-japan-205305.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=202607Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizPlayStation Store is back with a stampede of updates2011-06-02T00:30:00Z2011-06-02T00:30:00Z<p>Good news: The PlayStation Store is back online in North America! Bad news: There's so much new content that was put out all at once that it's simply overwhelming. Not saying it's bad news for the consumer, but it's just a shame that all these games are basically trampling over each other for proper exposure.</p>
<p>While the Store is back, there might be some spotty issues while the service is fully restored. Destructoid editor Conrad Zimmerman can access only some of the Store content at the moment. You should also know that the <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-details-welcome-back-package-free-games--201286.phtml" target="_blank">Welcome Back freebies</a> aren't online just yet. Grace Chen on the PlayStation Blog states that the free games are "in the final stages of testing and will be available to download soon."</p>
<p>The <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/01/playstation-store-is-available-and-updated-now/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Store_60111">PlayStation Blog has the full</a> list of new PlayStation Plus content; price changes; new downloadable games for the PS3, PSP and PSP minis; demos; PSone Classics; add-ons; like, a hundred <i>Rock Band </i>songs; music; avatars; and themes. All the games you can fully purchase are listed below so you don't have to sift through it all.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/01/playstation-store-is-available-and-updated-now/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Store_60111">PlayStation Store is Available and Updated Now</a> [PlayStation Blog]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-store-is-back-with-a-stampede-of-updates-202607.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=200735Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleNew Destructoid Episode: Call of PSN: Modern Burgertime2011-05-09T21:15:00Z2011-05-09T21:15:00Z<p><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><embed class="rev3PlayerEmbed" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://revision3.com/player-v8294" allowFullScreen="true" quality="high" allowScriptAccess="always" width="555" height="312" /></span></p>
<p>Oh! Funny running into you here. Are you here for the sale on irregular sweatpants? No? Oh, well me neither. Heh. Welp, anyway... here's a special 48-page collector's edition of <i>The Destructoid Show </i>with exclusive chromium cover.</p>
<p><b>Whiny Hamza News: </b>I think Nick needs his own show, because his <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-releases-brink-mx-vs-atv-alive-and-more-200679.phtml">new releases</a> videos are hilarious.<br /><b>Companion Block News: </b>Someone made a <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/think-with-portals-in-this-minecraft-mod-200632.phtml"><i>Minecraft</i> mod</a> in which you can play <i>Portal</i>. It's total Reddit porn.<br /><b>Frustratingly Vague News: </b>We don't know <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-network-to-return-by-may-31-200644.phtml">when</a> the PSN will be fixed, or <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/anonymous-am-disappoint-accuses-sony-of-deflecting-blame-200691.phtml">who</a> hacked it, but hey. <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/sony-to-offer-two-free-games-to-psn-members-due-to-outage-200643.phtml">Free games</a>.<br /><b>Noisy Machine Gun News: </b>There's a rumor about the next <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-next-call-of-duty-project-colossus-out-november-200706.phtml"><i>Call of Duty</i> game</a>, the top-secret "Project Colossus." It probably won't involve any Russian X-Men.<br /><b>Fat Kid News: </b><i>Burgertime: World Tour</i> is a game about hamburgers, we have the new trailer and oh! What's this--<br /><b>Contest News: </b>Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/monkeypawgames">@monkeypawgames</a>, and tweet at them why you're excited about #burgertime, they might give you prize. Do it!<br /><b>Powerglove News: </b>This week's movie club movie is <i><a href="http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The-Wizard/70051942">The Wizard</a></i>, which is actually about video games, and is on Netflix instant watch. (Oh, look! <a href="http://www.netflix.com">Free trial memberships</a>!) <a href="mailto:show@destructoid.com">Send us</a> your video responses before Friday, and we might put your precious lil' face on the intertubes.</p>
<p>Also, special thanks to Neil LaPointe, who mailed us awesome toys that I can play with while Tara's talking boring girl stuff or Minecraft or whatever.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=198783Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanSorcerer's Lair table announced for ZEN Pinball2011-04-13T20:30:00Z2011-04-13T20:30:00Z<p><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="620" height="376" id="viddler"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/simple_on_site/3dc83186" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashvars" value="fake=1"/><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/simple_on_site/3dc83186" width="620" height="376" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="fake=1" name="viddler" ></embed></object></p>
<p>ZEN Studios has revealed a new table on its way to ZEN Pinball on PlayStation Network. The Sorcerer's Lair puts in your hands the fate of a brother and sister trapped in the citadel of an evil Sorcerer. As you can see in the above trailer there are ramps, bumpers, targets and all the other pinball accoutrement.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Sorcerer's Lair will be arriving on the PlayStation Store the week of April 25th. I know that once I see the names of my friends on the leaderboards, I'll wind up buying this. That little animated bastard is going down.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/04/13/sorcerers-lair-table-for-zen-pinball-hits-psn-today-watch-the-exclusive-trailer" target="_blank">Sorcerer&rsquo;s Lair Table for ZEN Pinball Unveiled on PSN</a>&nbsp;[PlayStation Blog]</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=197032Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanDC Universe Online now available in PlayStation Store2011-03-23T01:30:00Z2011-03-23T01:30:00Z<p>If you want to buy the PS3 version of Sony Online Entertainment's latest MMO, <i>DC Universe Online</i>, you no longer have to go out to the store to get a copy. The title has now been added to the PlayStation Store where it's available for $59.99.</p>
<p>When I got my copy of <i>DC Universe Online</i>&nbsp;within a few days of release, there were already 1.3 gigs of content that needed to be downloaded from the servers. Considering that the disc is essentially valueless and you can't resell it, it really only makes sense to have it available digitally. At the same time, I would think it's hard to resist doing a retail release just for the marketing presence.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=193971Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+Chester'PlayStation Phone' Xperia Play to ship this March2011-02-13T13:01:00Z2011-02-13T13:01:00Z<p>[<b>Update</b>: A few specs, direct from Sony Ericsson have been added below.]</p>
<p>At Sony Ericsson's MWC 2011 press event today, the mobile phone manufacturer officially unveiled its Xperia Play phone. <br /><br />As the first "PlayStation certified" smartphone, it will be powered by the latest version of Google's Android platform "Gingerbread." Its expected to launch worldwide this March, with Verizon consumers in the United States getting a crack at it first.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/-playstation-phone-xperia-play-to-ship-this-march-193971.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=193328Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthBack to the Future: The Game dated for PSN2011-02-04T22:00:00Z2011-02-04T22:00:00Z<p><i>"You don't need money, don't take fame. Don't need no credit card to ride this train."</i></p>
<p>Dude, what the f*ck does that mean? And it's wrong! You need money. You'll need money on February 15, as that's when Back to the Future: The Game will be released on the PlayStation Network. Telltale Games is wrapping it up for PSN for that date as well as for iPad later this month.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will need a credit card to charge your PSN account for the five-episode series, which will $19.99.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Damn that lying song!</p>
<p><a href="posts.phtml?post_gp_mode=edit&amp;post_key=193328" target="_blank">Back to the Future: The Game PSN Release Date Announce</a>d [G4]</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=192321Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesReport: PSP2 has 3G support, PS Phone event next month2011-01-23T16:00:00Z2011-01-23T16:00:00Z<p>According to <a href="http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/24/psp2_details/">Andriasang</a>, <a href="http://www.nikkei.com/news/headline/article/g=96958A9C93819696E0E3E294E58DE0E1E2E3E0E2E3E3869891E2E2E2">Nikkei is reporting</a> that <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-psp2-powerful-as-ps3-dual-sticks-q4-launch-191563.phtml">among other things</a>, the PSP2 will have a touch screen (<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/more-psp-2-rumors-touch-controls-on-back-of-system--181837.phtml">a feature we all expected</a>) and another feature that comes a bit out of left field -- full 3G support, provided in Japan by NTT DoCoMo. The service will be for downloading and networking games, media, and apps, but it won't work for phone calls. A standard wireless LAN connection will also be an option. No details on payment plans, variant PSP2 models, or potential providers outside of Japan are available at this time, though we may find out more when the console is unveiled on January 27th.</p>
<p>The other big news here is that the PlayStation Phone will formally be announced sometime in February. As <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/more-evidence-of-playstation-phone-in-video-form-update--188944.phtml">we've seen in pre-release video</a>, the machine will run on Google's Android OS, and use PSP-style button-based controls.</p>
<p>Awesome news about the 3G. I hope the service comes to future home consoles too. That said, does anyone else think it's weird for Sony to announce two portables around the same time? Seems like <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/analyst-playstation-phone-could-do-more-harm-than-good-188678.phtml">bad business</a>. On one hand, it's confusing to the casual consumer, and on the other, it's also forcing people to choose between the PlayStation Phone and the PSP2. Competing against yourself is never a good idea.</p>
<p>[Thanks, Matthew!]</p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=189277Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPlayStation Plus subscribers get DC Universe beta2010-12-09T10:20:00Z2010-12-09T10:20:00Z<p>Coming soon for you PlayStation Plus subscribers is a free download of the beta for Sony Online Entertainment&rsquo;s newest MMO,<i> DC Universe Online</i>. It'll pop up on the PlayStation Plus section in the PlayStation Store. You'll be able to get all up in DC's universe as a hero or villan very soon.&nbsp;The PS Blog says that the exact timing hasn't been worked out yet, but they'll announce it there when they know more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Speaking of the PS Blog, they have listed a bunch of <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/12/08/coming-to-playstation-plus-more-early-holiday-presents/">other PlayStation Plus upcoming perks</a>. The free games are nice. I'm more about the discounts on games I'm interested in. They say that the NEOGEO Station launch will see many discounted games for PS Plus subscribers. Maybe I should get up on this.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=189121Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthSNK launches NEOGEO Station on PlayStation Network2010-12-07T08:20:00Z2010-12-07T08:20:00Z<p>Yes! NeoGeo everywhere! Bring it on.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This isn't Wii hate, but the thing I was most excited about at Wii launch was getting the Virtual Console NeoGeo games in my library. I&nbsp;still&nbsp;get excited about the releases, as anyone that reads this website would know. Speaking of excited, now the NeoGeo game library is coming to the PS3's PlayStation Network. SNK and Sony are calling it the NEOGEO Station.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In celebration of the system's 20th anniversary, the NEOGEO Station will bring a continuously growing' library of classic NEOGEO games to the PlayStation Network for $8.99 per title for PS3 and $6.99 per title for PSP. The best part? These systems get both versus ad co-op support! The PlayStation Network lets players play against or with each other via the PS3, and the PSP titles have ad-hoc support.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A whopping 10 titles hit PSN at launch, on December 21:</p>
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<li>Fatal Fury (PSP 12/21)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Alpha Mission II&nbsp;</li>
<li>The King of Fighters '94&nbsp;</li>
<li>Samurai Showdown&nbsp;</li>
<li>Baseball Stars Professional&nbsp;</li>
<li>Magician Lord&nbsp;</li>
<li>Metal Slug (PSP 12/21)&nbsp;</li>
<li>League Bowling&nbsp;</li>
<li>Super Sidekicks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Art of Fighting</li>
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<p>In 2011 SNK will release the PSP versions of the above listed as well as many more classics from both systems. I can't tell you how thrilled I am that these games are coming, with online support, and at such a great price.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=188750Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPlayStation Network update gets a few game sales2010-12-01T13:00:00Z2010-12-01T13:00:00Z<p>With this week's PlayStation Network update comes a few price drops and sale prices on some good titles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I have multiple copies of one of my favorite time wasters, <i>Hot Shots Golf 2</i> (for PSP/PS3). If you don't have it, it's on sale for $2.99. PS3 game <i>UNO</i> is even cheaper -- it costs <i>uno dolares</i>, a great deal off from the original $7.99. Also, a <i>MAG</i> DLC pack called Escalation Mission Pack is down to $7.99 this week.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There's a couple of Minis in here: <i>Dynogems </i>is $1.49, and <i>Tehra: Dark Warrior</i> is $2.49. Or, you can buy them in a bundle for $3.49. You might as well.</p>
<p>Finally, PSP game <i>Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walke</i>r gets a permanent price drop. It's now $29.99, down $10.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thanks for the cheap games, Sony.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=188680Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthMonkeyPaw drops Dezaemon Plus!, Blockids onto PSN2010-11-30T08:20:00Z2010-11-30T08:20:00Z<p>MonkeyPaw Games is still going full force with these digital PS1 imports. This week they bring <i>Dezaemon Plus!</i> and <i>Blockids</i> to the PlayStation Network. Both really cool games. Oh, and with these we have twelve games from MonkeyPaw on PSN now. Hopefully you've sent some thanks their way via a couple of purchases.&nbsp;</p>
<p><i>Dezaemon Plus!</i> is something so cool that it's still imported. It's a shmup with editing tools. The game editor lets you make levels, enemies, characters and even music. It's the gift that keeps on giving.&nbsp;</p>
<p><i>Blockids</i> is like <i>Breakout</i> on Japanese crack. The perspective is tilted a bit so that you're playing in 3D. It's a&nbsp;weird&nbsp;title with weird art and music, so it satisfies that import itch nicely. More importantly, the gameplay is good.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Both titles hit PSN tomorrow for PS3 and/or PSP for only $5.99.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=188423Jon Carnagehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jon+CarnageAlexey Pajitnov, otherwise known as TETRIS GOD! 2010-11-24T21:00:00Z2010-11-24T21:00:00Z<p><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/js/swfobject.js"></script>
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<p>Since no one can hear you scream in Space, why not play <i>Tetris</i> instead! Isn't that what all the good Russian Cosmonauts do? In my interview with <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Tetrees</span> <i>Tetris</i> Creator Alexey Pajitnov he reminds us that its a game we are supposed to know. Alexey was very amazed that other titles haven't lasted the test of time. I ask him burning questions you want to know. The hot questions you want to know, like what will we be playing in Deep Space, Deep Deep Deep Space and Deepest Space. We also engage in the worlds first <i>Finger Tetris</i>!!!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=187963Jon Carnagehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jon+CarnageSpare Parts anyone? 2010-11-17T16:40:00Z2010-11-17T16:40:00Z<p><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/js/swfobject.js"></script>
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<p>To me, <i>Spare Parts</i> could mean a bunch of different things. The stuff that falls off the back of a truck, the piled high electrical equipment in your creepy Uncle's garage, or Frankenstein. To the untrained eye these <i>Spare Parts</i> could have one thing in common, they don't have souls. Thankfully, that's exactly where <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ea.com/games/spare-parts"><i>EA's Spare Parts</i></a> draws the line. This game and brings things alive with..... life!</p>
<p><i>Spare Parts</i> tells the tale of two robots, Mar-T and Chip, who find themselves stranded on a strange planet. They must salvage junk and other spare parts to repair their spaceship, which happens to be voiced by Simon Pegg. Why is it in the future, all sophisticated electrical equipment sounds British? In my interview with <i>Spare Parts</i> Producer Gary Napper, we talk about that phenomena and other <i>Spare Parts</i> topics.</p>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=185323Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesThe return of a master: Eric Chahi's From Dust2010-10-02T19:00:00Z2010-10-02T19:00:00Z<p>Do you know who Eric Chahi is? If not, then it's time to bone up on your gaming history. Chahi was the lead developer on <i>Out of this World</i> (known as <i>Another World</i> in Europe and Japan), one of the most under-appreciated, influential games of the 16-bit era. Suda51 (<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-no-more-heroes-2-desperate-struggle-161674.phtml"><i>No More Heroes</i></a>), Hideo Kojima (<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-90033.phtml"><i>Metal Gear</i></a>), and Fumito Ueda (<a href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml"><i>Shadow of the Colossus</i></a>) have all declared publicly that <i>Out of this World</i> is one of the greatest games ever made, and that without it, they wouldn't have created the games that went on to make them famous.</p>
<p>Yes, Eric Chahi and his games are a big deal, and after more than ten years out of the gaming scene, he's back with an all-new title. It's called <i>From Dust</i>, and it's a striking departure from his previous work. Chahi was on hand to show his new game off to the press, and I had the chance to check it out with him. My first thought upon seeing the game was that <i>From Dust</i> looks like it could be Chahi's <i>Pikmin</i>: an otherworldly contemplation of nature by a elder statesman of gaming. His response? "<i>Pikmin</i>? I love that game."</p>
<p>We were already off to a good start. Read on to find out how things went from there.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-return-of-a-master-eric-chahi-s-from-dust-185323.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=184100Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettAlundra, Arc the Lad getting a PSN re-release2010-09-16T16:40:00Z2010-09-16T16:40:00Z<p>I love the golden era of PS One RPGs. I recal so many games from that time with such fond feelings. One of them was easily <i>Alundra</i>, an action RPG that I plowed many hours into back in the day. I may get to relive those wonderful hours according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.siliconera.com/2010/09/16/arc-of-the-lad-and-alundra-revived-for-playstation-">Siliconera</a>, who report that <i>Arc the Lad</i> is also coming as a PS One re-release. Cool!</p>
<p>The ESRB has listed both titles as coming to the PlayStation 3, but no word on when yet, of course. We'll keep you posted, but we expect to see them on the trusty PSN by the time the year is out. I'm all for the old school RPGs. Holla!</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=183423Josh Tolentinohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Josh+TolentinoOrder Knights in the Nightmare, get Yggdra Union for free2010-09-08T19:00:00Z2010-09-08T19:00:00Z<p>I've got to hand it to Atlus: sometimes they know that a preorder bonus art book just ain't enough. Now they're including whole <i>other games</i>!</p>
<p>In this case, it's with the upcoming PlayStation Portable version of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/knights-in-the-nightmare-coming-to-psp-october-19th-181160.phtml"><i>Knights in the Nightmare</i></a>, the strategy/bullet-hell hybrid. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-knights-in-the-nightmare-135376.phtml">Dale reviewed it</a> way back when, and now the so far one-of-a-kind title's getting tarted up for a PSP release, with new controls, higher-res graphics, and a (slightly delayed) November 9th release date.</p>
<p>And now they've sweetened the pot by throwing in a free voucher to download <i>Yggdra Union </i>off the PlayStation Network. It's another, equally unique title that just happens to be a prequel of sorts to <i>Knights in the Nightmare</i>. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-review-yggdra-union-103240.phtml">Dale reviewed that too</a> in 2008. He liked it!</p>
<p>Atlus is also kind to poor alienated PSPgo users, as it doesn't matter whether you buy the game at retail or over download, so long as you get a "launch" copy, which I suppose just means "buy it before it goes into the bargain bin".</p>
<p>So tempting! I actually own <i>Knights in the Nightmare </i>for the DS already, but never played <i>Yggdra Union</i>. This kind of deal suits me just fine. Are you in, too?</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=182334Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterAngry Birds catapulting to PSP Minis this fall2010-08-25T12:00:00Z2010-08-25T12:00:00Z<p>A few weeks ago, I told my wife she should download <i>Angry Birds HD</i> for the iPad. She did, and I regret recommending it; I haven't seen the iPad since. Now I have to keep both my PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 away from her -- <s>developer</s>&nbsp;publisher Chillingo has announced that developer Rovio's&nbsp;<i>Angry Birds</i> is headed to the PlayStation Store as a PSP Mini game this fall.<br /><br />If you haven't played it, the game involves using a catapult to flick birds (angry ones, at that) into structures; the idea is to smash into green pigs who have stolen the irked birdies' eggs. The physics-based destruction is an absolute treat on both the iPad and the iPhone, and should conceivably translate well to Minis, because breaking stuff is fun on any platform.</p>
<p>The Minis version will feature four worlds with over 120 levels, one of the worlds exclusive to Minis called "The Big Set Up." Also expect a new bird, "Big Brother," which can shell out "massive destruction."<br /><br />No word on pricing or even what <i>Angry Birds</i> will look like on Minis, but one can presume it'll be similar to the iDevice versions (seen above).</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=182141Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanShank releasing today, soundtrack available now2010-08-24T01:00:00Z2010-08-24T01:00:00Z<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/js/swfobject.js"></script>
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<p>God, how I love that seventies, B-movie charm. <i>Shank </i>comes out later tonight for PlayStation 3 and will be arriving for the Xbox 360 tomorrow. It only stands to reason that we would see one of these "launch trailer" things on the eve of its release. If you think it looks badass, I would be inclined to agree with you.</p>
<p>In addition to the game's release, you can now <a target="_blank" href="http://shankgame.com/art/shank-soundtrack-available-now/">download the entire </a><i><a target="_blank" href="http://shankgame.com/art/shank-soundtrack-available-now/">Shank</a></i><a target="_blank" href="http://shankgame.com/art/shank-soundtrack-available-now/">&nbsp;soundtrack for free</a> from Klei Entertainment's website. It's short but sweet and atmospheric. Plus, the price is nothing to balk at.</p>
<p>If you'll excuse me, I'll be spending the next eighteen hours or so watching the PlayStation Store, waiting for the game to become available.</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/182141-hd.jpg" alt="Shank releasing today, soundtrack available now screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=181574Josh Tolentinohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Josh+TolentinoHey Europeans, Front Mission 3 is coming to PSN2010-08-16T19:17:00Z2010-08-16T19:17:00Z<p>If you've been busy hating on <i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/interact-with-front-mission-evolved-in-this-fancy-trailer-181276.phtml">Front Mission Evolved</a> </i>for not being a turn-based strategy game, and have the good fortune to be living in Europe (or have a PAL PlayStation Network account), then you're in luck, because <a target="_blank" href="http://www.siliconera.com/2010/08/16/front-mission-3-tactically-coming-to-playstation-network/">Square Enix is rereleasing <i>Front Mission 3</i> to the European PlayStation store</a>, the better to wax nostalgic about those halcyon days of action points and tiles and pressing "End" on the menu a bunch.</p>
<p>Said Larry Sparks of Square Enix Europe:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><i>With the forthcoming release of <i>Front Mission Evolved</i>, the <i>Front Mission</i> series is back with a bang. Before the evolution of the series, we think it&rsquo;s the perfect time to revisit a previous classic installment with <i>Front Mission 3</i>. We&rsquo;re very pleased to be able to bring this compelling title to the PlayStation Network.</i></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Be pleased, then, because the game that started it all (for most westerners) is now available to all (Europeans). Then again, some might not be so pleased, as a few long-time <i>Front Mission</i>-aries (heh) blame <i>Front Mission 3</i> for <i>Front Mission 4</i>'s lukewarm critical reception and poor sales, which in turn killed off a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/4-years-later-front-mission-5-fan-translation-finished-159199.phtml"><i>Front Mission 5</i> overseas release</a>. But that's a whole other chain of hatred. For now, just pick this up and combo Knuckles with a Shotgun. <i>Do it.</i></p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=181547Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthJoe Danger gets a PSN demo tomorrow2010-08-16T14:40:00Z2010-08-16T14:40:00Z<p>If you already have the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-joe-danger-177660.phtml">fantastic PSN title <i>Joe Danger</i></a>, you can skip ahead to the next post. This is for those that haven't tried the game yet.</p>
<p>There's a demo coming for Joe Danger. I don't know what took them so long. If I were Hello Games, I would have been showing this bad boy off in demo form from day one. It's never too late, I guess. Tomorrow the North American PlayStation store will be updated, and the demo will be available.</p>
<p>If you haven't read our review of Joe Danger yet, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-joe-danger-177660.phtml">check it out now</a>.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/joe-danger-demo-due-on-psn-tomorrow/"> Joe Danger demo due on PSN tomorrow</a> [Joystiq]</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/181547-crash2-620x.jpg" alt="Joe Danger gets a PSN demo tomorrow screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=180618Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthSony throws a huge PSN summer sale on PS3, PSP and Minis2010-08-04T10:00:00Z2010-08-04T10:00:00Z<p>I'm a sucker for downloadable game sales. I'm never happy with the full price, so when the cut comes, I find myself dropping money on points to catch up. The 2010 Summer Sale that Sony is throwing has a lot of really good games at about half price (for most). Check out what they have, divided by system:</p>
<p>PS3:</p>
<ul>
<li><i>Fat Princess</i> $7.49</li>
<li><i>Pixeljunk Shooter</i> $4.99</li>
<li><i>Groovin' Blocks</i> $4.99</li>
<li>M<i>adden Arcade </i>$7.49</li>
<li><i>Wakeboarding HD</i> $7.49</li>
</ul>
<p>PSP:</p>
<ul>
<li><i>The Eye of Judgment Legends</i> $14.99</li>
<li><i>echoshift</i> $7.49</li>
<li><i>Patchwork Heroes</i> $4.99</li>
<li><i>Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars</i> $14.99</li>
<li><i>Lunar Silver Star Harmony</i> $14.99</li>
</ul>
<p>Minis:</p>
<ul>
<li><i>Tetris</i> $4.99</li>
<li><i>Dracula</i> $2.49</li>
<li><i>Monsters Stole My Princess</i> $2.49</li>
<li><i>Zombie Tycoon </i>$2.49</li>
<li><i>Bloons </i>$1.49</li>
</ul>
<p>Not bad! I'm all about picking up <i>Groovin' Blocks</i> and<i> echoshift</i> at their half price. The prices on these games are good through August 9th, so get on them now.</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=180143Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanMetalocalypse: Dethgame meets its own premature demise2010-07-29T03:30:00Z2010-07-29T03:30:00Z<p>Konami had been all set to publish a game for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network based upon the popular Adult Swim cartoon, <i>Metalocalypse</i>. <a href="http://www.destructoid.com/metalocalypse-game-coming-to-xbla-and-psn-140701.phtml">Announced at Comic-Con last year</a>, it was nowhere to be found at E3. A subsequent failure to materialize for this year's Comic-Con caused Siliconera to get a case of curiousity and ask.</p>
<p>Turns out that the game was unceremoniously canceled at some point in the last year. According to Konami, Adult Swim pulled the license and that was that. Well, that's a bummer.</p>
<p><i>Metalocalypse: Dethgame</i>&nbsp;was a brawler which put you in the shoes of a Dethklok roadie beating people up in the service of your Swedish metal masters. Or something. I've heard some rumblings that the product wasn't shaping up to be very good, so perhaps we've dodged a bullet here. Wouldn't want to besmirch the pristine name of Dethklok, after all.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/28/its-game-over-for-metalocalypse-dethgame/">It&rsquo;s Game Over For Metalocalypse: Dethgame</a> [Siliconera via <a target="_blank" href="http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3180630">1up</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2015:/post.phtml?pk=178958Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPlayStation minis: 1 million downloaded2010-07-14T12:20:00Z2010-07-14T12:20:00Z<p>Today Sony has announced that the downloadable games they call minis has reached the one million downloads mark. Between the US and PAL territories, on both the PSP and the PS3, a million little games have been pulled down since the 2009 launch.</p>
<p>Right now there's about 85 titles. If you're not in on the minis game yet, the <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/07/14/minis-pass-1-million-downloads/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SCEEBlog+%28blog.eu.playstation.com%29">EU PlayStation Blog</a> gives us a list of the top ten most downloaded minis:</p>
<ol>
<li><i>Age of Zombies</i></li>
<li><i>Monopoly</i></li>
<li><i>Fieldrunners</i></li>
<li><i>Zombie Tycoon</i></li>
<li><i>Bloons</i></li>
<li><i>Spot The Differences!<br /></i> </li>
<li><i>Pinball Fantasies</i></li>
<li><i>Mahjongg Artifacts: Chapter 2</i></li>
<li><i>Yetisports Pengu Throw</i></li>
<li><i>Breakquest</i></li>
</ol>
<p>I didn't realize that minis were doing that well. Perhaps the low price point has them doing well. Keep it up!</p> <p>
<img src="http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/178958-cacad.jpg" alt="PlayStation minis: 1 million downloaded screenshot" width="620" border="0" />
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